PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024

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37.46 USD
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This PZZA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. PZZA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PZZA was profitable.
  • In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years PZZA has always been profitable.
  • PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPZZA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 3.53%, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of PZZA (11.84%) is better than 74.60% of its industry peers.
  • PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.01%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.55%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (11.84%) for PZZA is well below the 3 year average (16.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PZZA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE N/A
ROIC 11.84%
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
PZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPZZA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -500 -1K -1.5K -2K -2.5K

1.3 Margins

  • PZZA has a Profit Margin of 1.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PZZA outperforms 42.06% of its industry peers.
  • PZZA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.49%, PZZA is doing worse than 68.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 28.89%, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 79.37% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 28.89%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
PZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPZZA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. PZZA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
  • PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • PZZA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingPZZA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
PZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPZZA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.67. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.67, PZZA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PZZA has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.67. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PZZA would need 14.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA (14.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.67
Altman-Z 3.67
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC6.96%
PZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPZZA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PZZA has a Current ratio (0.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PZZA has a worse Quick ratio (0.70) than 67.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.7
PZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPZZA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. PZZA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -38.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% on average per year.
  • PZZA shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.27%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%

3.2 Future

  • PZZA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.15% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
PZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPZZA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2 4 6

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4. PZZA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.20, the valuation of PZZA can be described as expensive.
  • PZZA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.87), we can say PZZA is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.08, the valuation of PZZA can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PZZA is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. PZZA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.2
Fwd PE 24.08
PZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPZZA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PZZA is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • PZZA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PZZA is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.89
EV/EBITDA 10.57
PZZA Per share dataPZZA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PZZA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%

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5. PZZA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PZZA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.04, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 97.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.99%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PZZA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
  • PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
PZZA Yearly Dividends per sharePZZA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 206.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP206.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
PZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPZZA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
PZZA Dividend Payout.PZZA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PZZA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PZZA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC

NASDAQ:PZZA (4/17/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 37.4158 -0.04 (-0.12%)

37.46

+0.56 (+1.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners106.65%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.6%
Ins Owner Change5.6%
Market Cap1.23B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)29.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target40.86 (9.08%)
Short Float %12.62%
Short Ratio2.91
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.99%
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP206.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)21.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.83%
PT rev (1m)-15.7%
PT rev (3m)-18.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.2
Fwd PE 24.08
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 23.89
P/OCF 9.78
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.57
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)1.56
Fwd EY4.15%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY4.19%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY10.23%
SpS62.44
BVpS-13.52
TBVpS-15.58
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE N/A
ROCE 16.89%
ROIC 11.84%
ROICexc 12.69%
ROICexgc 14.64%
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 1.44%
GM 28.89%
FCFM 2.51%
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)17.17%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.89%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)22.85%
ROCE(5y)24.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 14.67
Debt/EBITDA 4.02
Cap/Depr 80.69%
Cap/Sales 3.62%
Interest Coverage 2.31
Cash Conversion 68.28%
Profit Quality 174.39%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 3.67
F-Score5
WACC6.96%
ROIC/WACC1.7
Cap/Depr(3y)101.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)119.04%
Profit Quality(5y)653.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y8.8%
EPS Next 2Y14.1%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y0.49%
EBIT Next Year88.75%
EBIT Next 3Y26.29%
EBIT Next 5Y26.35%
FCF growth 1Y51%
FCF growth 3Y9.37%
FCF growth 5Y-19.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y-7.54%

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.


What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) stock?

PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 26.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -2.77.


What is the earnings growth outlook for PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 8.8% in the next year.